Astrovirus Capsid

Source:Escherichia Coli. Physical Appearance:Sterile Filtered colorless solution. Biological Activitynull Astroviruses are the main cause of gastroenteritis in children and elderly adults. Astroviruses are associated with 5–9% of cases of gastroenteritis in young children. The virus is found in faecal matter and in epithelial intestinal cells. Astrovirusâ€TMs main transmission is by contaminated food or water. Recombinant Astrovirus Capsid (50-450 aa) produced in E.coli and migrates at42-45kDa. The Astrovirus Capsid is fused to a 6xHis tag and purified by proprietary chromatographic technique.

Protein is >95% pure as determined by 10% PAGE (coomassie staining) .

Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks.Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time.For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) .Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.